Day 7: You probably think that you're cooler than me! also known as Go to a Concert

Today I accomplished a few firsts. 

I finally spoke my mind on a topic that has been burning though me for the past few months.. can you say "Trish has had enough"?  I'm tired of being pushed around, I'm tired of not having my opinions validated (no, I'm not saying that you have to agree, but at least acknowledge them) and most importantly I'm tired of being pushed around.  For far too long I've allowed people (friends, in-laws, bosses,etc.) tell me how I should live MY life.  what started out as constructive criticism turned into berating.. ENOUGH IS DEFINITELY ENOUGH!  But that's not what I'm blogging about today! 

Today (well, actually in a few hours) I am going to my first ever concert!  I am so excited.  I cant believe that I lived for almost 31 years and never had the opportunity to see or experience an artist perform in concert.  I had so many questions, like what should I wear, will there be seats, what's the "concert etiquette", but just decided to throw caution into the wind, and experience it first hand.   I'll be going to see Mike Posner at the Theater for Living Arts in Old City, Philadelphia.  I decided to go with a pair of jeans, a blouse, my blazer and some brand new dangly necklaces I brought today (yes, this is also the first time I've worn those long dangly necklaces girls wear - this should be AWESOME).  Sadly, I'll only have my point and shoot (as my DSLR is broken) but I'm confident I'll be able to capture the moments of this experience. 

btw, I'm writing this now because there is a full bar (of which I plan to utilize fully) and I am not sure what time I'll get back in, or if I'll be of sober mind to put my experience into words...yes, I drink.

In any event, I'll post pictures tomorrow :)

Enjoy Life!

UPDATE: 10/8

Okay, so it took me a few days to digest this whole Mike Posner thing..

I guess the simple fact that I'm calling it a "thing" should indicate my attitude towards the whole experience.  Let me start by saying that for a first time concert goer, the experience was overall great.  I am happy that I experienced it but would not by any means attend another "standing room only" event. 

I went with the expectation that Mike Posner would actually sing one of the songs he's known for Cooler Than Me (Single Mix) and after standing for 5 (YES FIVE) hours I was severely disappointed.

I must admit Mike Posner, put on an amazing show (except for that whole standing still for like five minute thing, which pissed me off tremendously), I thought he interacted with the crowd well, got everybody hyped up and did his thing, but for such a small venue I really thought that maybe he would 1) Maybe take a request (I was hoping that someone would request "cooler Than Me" and 2) Maybe bring someone on stage (that someone did not have to be me, because God knows I would've crapped my pants anyhow). 

What I've gathered is that if you're going to spend money on a concert (or even attend a free one) you should probably be familiar with the songs the artist sings...not just the one they play on the radio.  Would I go to another Mike Posner Concert?  Yes, Indeed! But I would definitely do my research first.